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SO52 TVP

2003 Mazda 323

Red Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

88,600 mi
Last recorded88,600 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Mazda 32357,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO52 TVP
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2016 88,600 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Apr 2016 88,600 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 66,211 miles

o/s/r tyre perished

Fail 28 Apr 2015 66,211 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 1 May 2014 53,139 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Apr 2014 52,806 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 42,987 miles

both rear tyres aged, perished and starting to split, advise renewal before next mot test (175/65x14)

offside rear tail light lens holed

Pass 31 Jan 2012 40,396 miles

Both front brake discs are slightly corroded.

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2011 36,986 miles

OSR light unit has crack

Pass 28 Jan 2010 33,551 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Jan 2009 31,443 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 28,226 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 25,387 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 20,950 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda 323?

Based on 823,541 MOT tests across 88,407 vehicles.

67.3%
Pass Rate
5,454
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
88,407
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 53,662
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 39,672
Brake pipe excessively corroded 31,356
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint 30,442
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 27,947
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SO52 TVP is a 2003 Mazda 323 in Red with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2003 Mazda 323 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 57,526 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda 323 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 53,662 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SO52 TVP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda 323 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 23 years old, this Mazda 323 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was SO52 TVP registered?

SO52 TVP is a 2003 Mazda 323, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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